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> The feature, when combined with Apple’s biometric security measures like Face ID, could cut down on fraud. How much id card fraud is there really, are there
by barbazoo 5y ago
> The feature, when combined with Apple’s biometric security measures like Face ID, could cut down on fraud.
How much id card fraud is there really, are there any numbers?
- toomuchtodo 5y agoIdentity theft/fraud is a big business, and bridging the gap between meatspace and digital identity is a win for everyone (except those who aren’t benefited by strong identity guarantees). Some cost sharing is reasonable on both the vendor and government sides. The onerous Apple requirements should be pushed back on.
- barbazoo 5y agoIs that id card based though? I get that this prevents teenagers from buying booze but identity theft via the antiquated SSN based system isn't affected by this, is it?
- toomuchtodo 5y agoOnce your identity is proofed using physical identity credentials, your digital identity can be used not just for buying alcohol but also for air transit with the TSA. The logical conclusion is to then use your digital ID for credit and financial transactions, instead of credit knowledge tests or just winging it with personal data in forms. Baby steps. Think of how credit cards moved from mag stripe to chip, and merchants still using the mag stripe for transactions are liable for the fraud. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/apple-wallet-id-license-tsa https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/apple-w...
- InTheArena 5y agoFrom my experience as a student in a college town. A awful lot.
- barbazoo 5y agoInteresting, I always thought that's just a TV trope.